By HR for HR

By HR for HR

By HR, For HR is a podcast hosted by VirgilHR CEO Jocelyn King that brings practical insights from HR leaders on recruiting, performance management, compliance, leadership, AI, and more. Each episode shares real-world lessons you can apply immediately to elevate your organization and strategy.

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October 15, 2026 • 25 mins
In Episode 31 of By HR For HR, host Jocelyn King sits down with Jennifer McClure, CEO of Unbridled Talent and co-founder of Disrupt HR, to explore how HR professionals can shift from reactive firefighting to leading proactive business transformation. Drawing from her two decades in corporate HR and executive search, Jennifer reflects on why HR shouldn't just ask for a "seat at the table," but actively use its voice to drive org...
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HR professionals are often expected to be the steady hand during an organization’s most difficult moments but who is taking care of HR? In this episode of By HR for HR, Jocelyn King sits down with Sira Laurel, founder of North of Normal, to explore the intersection of HR, neuroscience, self-care, and organizational change. Sira shares how HR professionals can recognize the early warning signs of stress and burnout, build gre...
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In this episode of By HR, For HR, Jocelyn King sits down with Tiffany English, CEO of Access Offshoring, to explore the dynamic world of global talent acquisition. Tiffany, with her extensive background in business improvement and change management, shares invaluable insights into how companies can leverage offshore talent to enhance their workforce and operational efficiency. Tiffany discusses her journey from executive managemen...
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In this episode, Jocelyn King interviews Melissa Michael, Vice President of HR Systems, about the intersection of HR operations, enterprise technology transformations, and practical artificial intelligence. With more than two years of experience spanning generalist roles, compliance, and systems administration, Melissa shares insights from leading the HR track of an ongoing enterprise-wide Workday optimization project. She discusse...
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Host Jocelyn King welcomes John Horne, Vice President of People, Culture, and Development at the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, for a thought-provoking discussion on people leadership and organizational culture within mission-driven nonprofits. Bringing over 30 years of leadership experience—including 20 years in direct service program operations—John discusses the unique dynamics of supporting a workforce spread acr...
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On this episode of By HR for HR, host Jocelyn King hosts Victoria Ashton, Chief People Officer at Lob, to discuss building the HR function in high-growth technology environments and aligning people analytics directly with business objectives. Victoria shares her experience scaling early-stage startups from single-digit headcount through rapid growth, emphasizing that HR leaders must operate with "proximity and curiosity" toward exe...
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In this episode of By HR for HR, host Jocelyn King sits down with Matthew Owenby, Chief Human Resources Officer at Aflac, to explore how progressive benefits strategies and deep business alignment redefine modern HR leadership. Matthew outlines Aflac’s value-driven philosophy of caring for employees so they can care for the business, detailing their innovative on-site healthcare program that brings doctors, nurses, physical t...
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Jocelyn King sits down with Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, President and Chief People Officer of High Five Performance, speaker, stand-up comedian, and author of Make Waves. Theresa discusses the core thesis of her new book, emphasizing the necessity of lifelong career ownership and employability in an evolving, AI-impacted job market. She shares how proactive career agility and continuous learning help working professionals navigate m...
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In this episode of By HR for HR, host Jocelyn King connects with JJ Owen, Executive Director of Skills Jam, to explore how organizations can adapt their talent acquisition strategies to engage the next generation of skilled trades talent. JJ breaks down the fundamental shift in how Gen Z consumes information as an "algorithmic generation" that leans into platform suggestions rather than traditional search behavior. He outlines why ...
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In this episode of By HR for HR, host Jocelyn King is joined by Leah Stiegler, Principal at Woods Rogers, to unpack the complex, high-stakes intersection of employment law and everyday workplace management. Together, they explore pressing compliance challenges facing modern HR teams, including the surprising rise of union organizing in non-traditional sectors like tech and healthcare driven by social media transparency and targeted...
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In this episode of By HR for HR, host Jocelyn King sits down with Peter Phelan, a former Chief People Officer turned culture strategist, executive headhunter, and HR’s resident humorist. Peter shares his journey from studying HR in Ireland during the 1990s to climbing the corporate ranks in the tech sector, before taking a leap a decade ago to found his company, Values Culture. The conversation centers on the surprising in...
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In this episode of By HR for HR, host Jocelyn King sits down with Bethany Muzzi, an HR professional who built her leadership foundation in the high-stakes healthcare environment during COVID-19 before transitioning into the fast-paced construction industry. Bethany shares her "sink or swim" lessons and explores how human resources acts as a universal anchor across vastly different sectors. The conversation unpacks the distinct t...
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In this episode of By HR for HR, host Jocelyn King connects with Kara Kelley, a fractional HR business partner, entrepreneur, and founder of the HR Consultants Mastermind Community. Kara shares her journey of launching her firm, Clinical HR, in the medical and dental compliance space right at the onset of the pandemic, navigating the chaotic waves of early COVID-19 compliance mandates, and scaling her business into a highly visible...
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In this episode of By HR for HR, host Jocelyn King sits down with Steve Browne, a 40-year human resources veteran, to explore the profound evolution of the profession from the restrictive, top-down days of "Personnel" to modern organizational design. Steve reflects on his expansive career and shares why he is presenting on "HR Without Boundaries" and "The Heart of HR" at the upcoming SHRM conference. The conversation dives deep in...
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In this episode of HRHR, host Jocelyn King sits down with Elles Skony, a dynamic leader in the HR space, to explore the journey of transitioning from in-house HR leadership to entrepreneurship. Elles, who has a rich background in high-growth startups, shares her experience of founding her own business and creating Fractional People People, a thriving community for HR entrepreneurs. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges ...
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In this episode of HRHR, host Jocelyn King engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Junell Venord, a seasoned HR professional and Senior Director at the Washington Area Community Investment Fund. Junell shares her unique journey through various industries, from teaching to HR leadership, and how these experiences have shaped her approach to building strong HR communities. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the impor...
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Join us in this enlightening episode of HRHR as we dive into the intricacies of leadership and strategy with Jen Miller, founder of Leading Edge. With a rich background as an HR leader, Jen shares her journey from corporate HR to establishing her own company focused on developing effective leadership that drives business outcomes. In this conversation, Jen discusses how she helps organizations translate business strategies into cle...
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Jocelyn King sits down with Angela Cheng-Cimini, a 30-year HR veteran and current Chief People Officer at the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Angela shares her journey from full-time leadership at Harvard Business Review to fractional work, offering a masterclass on what CEOs truly expect from their HR leaders. She emphasizes that HR’s core mission is to optimize talent to deliver on organizational objectives—whether through...
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Tony Buffum, co-founder of The Human Cloud, joins host Jocelyn King to discuss the inevitable shift toward flexible work and the "freelance economy". Reflecting on his time at Upwork and Stanley Black & Decker, Tony explores why many HR professionals resist non-traditional staffing—citing fears of compliance, loss of control, and the "status quo" of full-time headcount. He encourages HR leaders to view themselves as the "...
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Tami Nutt, Vice President of Research and Insights for Aspect 43, shares how her 20-year career as an HR practitioner informs her current work as an industry analyst. She explains how analysts provide unbiased evaluations of technology and market trends, helping busy HR professionals connect the dots between global economics and workplace tools. Tami emphasizes that in the age of AI, HR must act as the "human experts," identifying ...
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